Arguably the first Memorial Day celebration was held 160 ½ years ago, in a field in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The country is again in danger from within – will it survive?
After I read your comment, I heard the SecDef's prayer. "King Jesus," he began, which tells me all I need to know about the messed-up theology in which he was raised and lives.
Thanks for this thoughtful piece for Memorial Day. I was saddened today that the Commander in Chief chose to wear his campaign hat for his commencement address at West Point where he spent most of his time off teleprompter taking credit for things he has not done and complaining about how mistreated he has been.
I think it is sad that a generation of Americans will grow up who think it is OK for the President of the United States to behave like a vile, petty, bullying tyrant when in front of the finest men and women to serve our country.
On Memorial Day I reflect on the extraordinary sacrifices of those who served in the military during times of great challenge to this country. We are again in a time of great threat to our republic. The threat today come from comes from within just as it did in the Civil War era. While we are not in civil war, the threat is all the greater because the chief exponent of the threat is President. The Gettysburg Address always inspires. My great-great grandfather was at Gettysburg. Stephen Martin and his brother William served in Company K of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. William was killed at Antietam. Stephen was in the charge of the 1st Minnesota late in the day on July 2, 1863. 262 men were thrown at 2 advancing Confederate brigades (about 1500 men) to buy time for reinforcements to plug a gap in the Union line on Cemetery Ridge. They succeeded. They stopped the Confederate advance and held their position. 215 of the 262 Minnesotans were killed or wounded - most within about 10 minutes. My great great grandfather was unscathed. He was one of a handful of men who served 3 years with the 1st MInnesota and was never wounded and never missed a battle. From Bull Run to Gettysburg and beyond. My great great grandfather was not a hero in the classical sense. He never performed any celebrated deeds of individual heroism. But was clearly was a man of extraordinary courage, perseverance, and dedication. We could use a few more like him today.
Don't forget the Christian prayer led by SecDef.
I am sure that, unlike Lincoln's speech, SecDef's prayer will be soon forgotten.
After I read your comment, I heard the SecDef's prayer. "King Jesus," he began, which tells me all I need to know about the messed-up theology in which he was raised and lives.
Thanks for this thoughtful piece for Memorial Day. I was saddened today that the Commander in Chief chose to wear his campaign hat for his commencement address at West Point where he spent most of his time off teleprompter taking credit for things he has not done and complaining about how mistreated he has been.
I think it is sad that a generation of Americans will grow up who think it is OK for the President of the United States to behave like a vile, petty, bullying tyrant when in front of the finest men and women to serve our country.
On Memorial Day I reflect on the extraordinary sacrifices of those who served in the military during times of great challenge to this country. We are again in a time of great threat to our republic. The threat today come from comes from within just as it did in the Civil War era. While we are not in civil war, the threat is all the greater because the chief exponent of the threat is President. The Gettysburg Address always inspires. My great-great grandfather was at Gettysburg. Stephen Martin and his brother William served in Company K of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. William was killed at Antietam. Stephen was in the charge of the 1st Minnesota late in the day on July 2, 1863. 262 men were thrown at 2 advancing Confederate brigades (about 1500 men) to buy time for reinforcements to plug a gap in the Union line on Cemetery Ridge. They succeeded. They stopped the Confederate advance and held their position. 215 of the 262 Minnesotans were killed or wounded - most within about 10 minutes. My great great grandfather was unscathed. He was one of a handful of men who served 3 years with the 1st MInnesota and was never wounded and never missed a battle. From Bull Run to Gettysburg and beyond. My great great grandfather was not a hero in the classical sense. He never performed any celebrated deeds of individual heroism. But was clearly was a man of extraordinary courage, perseverance, and dedication. We could use a few more like him today.
Anything that arrogant piece of garbage says will soon be forgotten. Before he gives away classified information.
These people are not Christians. They are hardline charlatan’s! Christian Nationalists!!!